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StarTech USB-C Triple 4K Dock with 100W PD, DP 1.4 DSC, 6-Port 10Gbps, GbE
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StarTech USB-C Triple 4K Dock with 100W PD, DP 1.4 DSC, 6-Port 10Gbps, GbE

Bottom line: The StarTech.com StarTech USB-C Triple 4K Dock with 100W PD: Drives up to three 4K displays: 2x DisplayPort 1.4 plus 1x HDMI 2.0; main trade-off: triple 4K caps at 30Hz; 60Hz only on two of the three outputs.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Drives up to three 4K displays: 2x DisplayPort 1.4 plus 1x HDMI 2.0
  • ✓ 100W Power Delivery charges ThinkPad P Series, XPS 15, HP ZBook while docked
  • ✓ Two 10Gbps USB-C ports handle fast external SSDs
  • ✓ Both USB-C ports are BC 1.2 always-on, so phones charge with the lid shut
  • ✓ No driver install; adds Gigabit Ethernet, SD 3.0 UHS-I reader, headset jack

Cons

  • ✗ Triple 4K caps at 30Hz; 60Hz only on two of the three outputs
  • ✗ DP 1.4 HBR3 with DSC needs Intel 11th Gen or newer to hit dual 4K 60Hz
  • ✗ Older DP 1.2 laptops drop to dual 1080p 60Hz
  • ✗ No macOS support listed: Windows and Chrome OS only

Manufacturer description

This USB-C Gen 2 10Gbps docking station turns your USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 Windows laptop or Chromebook into a powerful workstation. A USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C dock features everything you need, from triple video outputs up to 4K 60Hz to 10Gbps USB-C & USB-A downstream peripheral ports to 100W Power Delivery. HDMI & DisplayPort for Triple Monitor Outputs This USB-C Gen 2 docking station with DP 1.4 and HDMI 2.0 HBR3 support, is a perfect choice for dual or triple monitor setup, supporting up to triple 4K 60Hz display output, with two DisplayPort and one HDMI video outputs, on USB-C Gen 2 (with DP…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Key Features

  • HIGH PERFORMANCE USB-C DOCK: USB-C docking station for Windows/Chrome OS, featuring up to three 4K video outputs (2x DisplayPort 1.4 and 1x HDMI 2.0), 100W PD, 6 port USB Hub (10Gbps), SD 3.0 UHS-I Card Reader, Gigabit Ethernet, and headset port
  • DISPLAYPORT 1.4 WITH DSC: Triple monitor USB-C docking station (MST) supports dual 4K 60Hz or triple 4K 30Hz on DP 1.4 Alt-Mode HBR3 w/ DSC enabled laptop (min. Intel 11th Gen); works with DP 1.2 supporting dual monitor 1080p 60Hz (see image gallery)
  • 100W POWER DELIVERY CHARGING: Power and charge Windows-based USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 workstation laptops, Chromebooks, ultrabooks including Lenovo X1 Carbon, ThinkPad P Series, Dell Latitudes, Precision, XPS 15, HP Spectre, and ZBook
  • 6-PORT USB HUB: 2x 10Gbps USB-C (USB 3.2/3.1 Gen 2), both BC 1.2 fast charge always-on ports), 2x USB 3.0 5Gbps, and 2x USB 2.0; a variety of USB ports to connect many peripherals incl. two 10Gbps high speed USB-C ports for external drives
  • DEPLOYMENT READY: Universal multi monitor USB Type-C docking station with no driver setup, features 2x security lock k-slots, On/Off button, 3.3ft (1m) USB-C host cable; Windows/Chrome OS support

Full Specifications

BrandStarTech.com
ColorBlack & Space Gray
Wattage100
Unit Count1 Count
ConnectivityUSB-C
Model NumberDK31C2DHSPD
Built-In Media1 USB-C Dock 2 Power Cable NA/JP & ANZ 1 USB-C Cable (1 m) 1 Quick-Start Guide
Mfr Part NumberDK31C2DHSPD
Number of Items1
Number of Ports14
Total USB Ports6
Total Usb Ports6
Total HDMI Ports1
Hardware InterfaceDisplayPort, HDMI, USB, USB 2.0, USB Type C
Warranty Description3 year
Item Dimensions L x W x H8.3"L x 3.5"W x 1.2"H
Total Number of HDMI Ports1

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